SB2024082162 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel tty serial driver

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SB2024082162 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel tty serial driver

Published: August 21, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024082162
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48871)

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error within the get_tx_fifo_size() and qcom_geni_serial_port_setup() functions in drivers/tty/serial/qcom_geni_serial.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References